Trichotillomania is known as a hair-pulling disorder. This means that an individual feels the urge to pull out their hair, whether from their scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, armpit hair, pubic hair, or beards. This behavior is seen to be relieving to those who indulge in it, yet in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder), …
A certain level of stress is normal. Positive stress responses from events such as changing schools and meeting new friends can actually help students learn and grow. But, when exposed to repeated stressful events without the tools to manage feelings, stress can become emotionally and physically draining. What Causes Stress in Students? There is no …
Within the Arab and Muslim community in the Middle Eastern and North African region, family is a very important part of culture. Being a part of a family entails an eternal bond that consists of commitment, duties, respect, etc. Toxic Families Toxicity is something that may exist in many different types of relationships, whether it …
Psychological terms such as psychopath tend to stir up some confusion as we can use it to describe an individual with a mental illness. However, it is not an official diagnosis. The true definition of a psychopath in psychiatry is antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). This describes an individual who shows patterns of manipulation and violation towards others. The word psychopath is often misused …
You may be familiar with the little rhyme “attitude of gratitude”. It may be short and simple, but it allows us to remind ourselves every day to live each day filled with gratitude. Practicing gratitude on the daily not only influences your thoughts and the way you think positively, but also impacts how you feel on …
Living with a mental illness can make it tougher to deal with daily tasks or function at school or work. Fortunately, the UAE recognizes that people suffering from mental illnesses require assistance, and so they help and protect them with accordance to Federal Law no. 29 of 2006. This law is the first in the …
Trigger warning: this article discusses abuse and may be triggering. When individuals are violated physically, psychologically, or even verbally, they may suffer from immense setbacks that impact and deteriorate their mental health. They may develop certain disorders as a result of their traumatic experience, and this impacts their social relations with family and friends. Many …
When it comes to mindfulness coping and self-care, as already discussed, there can be many forms. It does not matter what you do – the goal is to get you to feel relaxed. The only thing we look out for is that your mindfulness technique does not cause you physical harm. Organizing As much it …
The history of mental illness around the world is a good representation of the ways in which trends in psychiatry and cultural understanding of mental illness influence national policy and attitudes towards mental health. History Many cultures have viewed mental illness as a form of religious punishment or demonic possession. In ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, and Roman …
Animal-assisted therapy is a form of therapeutic intervention that incorporates a myriad of animals into a specifictreatment plan. Typically, it is used to enhance and complement the benefits of traditional therapy methods. The purpose of pet therapy is to help someone recover from or cope with a health problem or mental disorder. Dogs and cats are most commonly used in pet therapy. However, fish, hamsters, horses, and …